Are you looking for fun crafts to do when bored? Whether you’re looking for fun things to make or just looking for something to DIY, these 50 easy and fun crafts to do when you’re feeling bored. From simple DIY crafts like making a paper airplane to more complex crafts like crocheting a scarf, there are sure to be things to make when bored that will interest you. So grab some supplies and get started on one of these fun crafts today!
Sometimes, there’s nothing more enjoyable than spending a lazy afternoon engaged in fun crafts. However, deciding what crafts to do can be daunting, especially if you’re feeling bored and uninspired. If you’re looking for some creative ideas, here are 50 fun crafts to do when bored. From simple activities like making slime or decorating picture frames to more creative projects to do when bored like weaving a tapestry or creating a scrapbook, these crafts to do when bored are sure to provide hours of enjoyment.
50 Fun Crafts to Do When Bored: Fun Things to Make
So next time you’re feeling bored, why not try your hand at one of these fun crafts to do? So whether you’re looking for something to do on a rainy day or just want to find a new hobby, grab some supplies and get started on one of these fun crafts to do when bored.
1. Homemade Color-blocked Geometric Vase
Don’t be in boredom more but get rid of it by color-blocked geometric vases. It will be the real centerpiece to pick for your modern homes. Grab the pink IKEA vases, paint them for a geometric colorblocked appeal using masking tape, white paint and liquid gold, and next set for an enchanting display. theproper
2. How to Make Holographic Clock
Say good bye to your dullness by making this holographic clock, a rewarding wall clock project. Create a holographic appeal of you’re a wooden clock base using holographic vinyl, next install the clock movements to it and gain a holographic wall clock in just no time. studiodiy
3. DIY Painted Wood Bead Necklace
Are you feeling fatigued? Then white charge yourself by doing some creative jewelry crafts? Paint the wooden beads of different sizes for a color block appeal, next, thread them onto the necklace cord for making cool painted wood bead necklaces, which will make a great gift. Full how-to tutorial here handmade
4. Make Your Own Pom Pom Rug
Touching the soft fluffy pom-poms will make you feel happy if you are getting bored. So, why not get a fresh rug by playing creatively with this pom-pom. Make the pom-poms using your favorite colored yarn, then tie add them on to an area rug pad and enjoy a soft pom-pom rug. littleyellow
5. Marble and Gold Breakfast Tray for Home
Cheer yourself up by making this marble and gold breakfast tray if you are feeling dull. Cover the entire inside of the tray with the marble contact paper, next give a posh gold treatment to edges using leaf gold pens. One of the best tray to put on your dining table. Full how-to guides here yesmissy
6. DIY Needle Felted Heart Shoes
Bring some romance to your shoes by adding some felt heart appliques. This project will demand you to do a little needle-thread work that will make you get rid of boringness. Cut out the felt hearts and stitch them in front of your shoes, using thread and needle. Full how-to guides here prettylifegirls
7. Handmade Wooden Magazine Shelf
If you are sorting out some fresh ways to organize your magazines, then you must make these wooden magazine shelves. A smart wooden project to do to remove your boringness. Put together the wood slats to build a shelf, next fence its front using a wood dowel. Full guides here shakemy
8. How to Turn Tile Into Coasters
Have big fun in your boring time by making these expensive tile coasters, they come with multiple different patterns, like with dots and line stripes, looking more than beautiful. Grab the tiles, and paint them for colorful designs using paint of choice. Playing with colors will help to overcome fatigue less. Details here thehomesihave
9. DIY Neon Letter Light Using Wire
Make a letter template using wire and then combine it up with the neon rope light and make precious lighted wall art signs. They can hang on the wall for fantastic cinema effects and will be quite easy to make. Something highly cool and cute to make at home to have fun. Details here ispydiy
10. How to Make Spray Paint Doormat
Doormats are much more than just a doormat. They can be your next most impressive front door decor if they come decorated. So head over to your boring doormats and do quick makeovers to say bye to your boringness. Spray paint a door mat for custom patterns and shapes using stencils and masking tape and let them wow your guests, a project that will not make you bored. decorhint
11. Dollar Store Marble Mugs Using Nail Polish
You should get yourself busy doing some fun crafts to do when bored. Grab the dollar store marble mugs and get them marbleized using nail polish, which will look expensive and too stylish. So stop feeling fatigued by personalizing your mugs using nail polish. Complete tutorial here diycandy
12. How to Make Etched Cutting Board
Do also some fun-making wood decorating projects using the wood etching technique, will not make you feel bore. Use this technique to draw custom permanent patterns on any wood surface; here, cutting boards have been used. Grab the wood burning or etchings tools to burn any design pattern on the cutting boards. designmom
13. DIY Key-chain Chap-stick Holder
Instead of feeling bored by sitting in a reclining chair, why not sew a little pocket that you can add to a keychain making an outstanding chap-stick holder. This project will not take time, but the results would be fantastic for sure. A sweet project to keep your hands busy. How-to tutorial here crazylittleproject
14. Homemade Fabric Covered Spring Vases
It is a excellent prudent hack to make gorgeous vases out of recycled glass bottles. Also, make striped fabric covers for your bottle vases, a smart makeover of your old jars to do in no time. Grab the fabric or drop cloth, paint it for a striped appeal using masking tape and paint and then wrap around the vases. iheartnaptime
15. Making a Glitter Mason Jar Heart Mug
Another cute project that will take you out from the boringness, a sweet Mason jar glitter heart mug, will make an excellent gift for Valentine’s Day. Just make use of mod-podge and red glitter to fancy up a Mason jar mug with a cool heart shape. A fantastic and fun-making Mason jar project. Full guides here creativegreenliving
16. Tablet Cover with a Zippered Pocket
If you love to do a sewing project, then being around a sewing machine will not make you feel bored. Use reversibly quilted and coordinating fabric to sew this tablet cover with a zipper for looking extra cool. This a cute and fun-making project to do for your tablet protection. Details here so-sew-easy
17. Easy DIY Little Hand Warmers
Making these little hand warmers will make you feel excited. A sewing project that involves small sewing sacks out of fat quarters fills them up with the rice or grains of choice to make lovely little hand warmers. Full sewing pattern here raeannkelly
18. Homemade Washi Tape Clocks
Pass your boring time in great fun by making these washi tape clocks, looking amazingly cute. Grab the IKEA mini hacks and then decorate them with colorful washi tapes having amazing prints and enjoy their fresh looks. A smart tip to update your old clocks. tellloveandparty
19. Easy DIY Plastic Bottle Planter Ideas
Plastic bottles are a common trash item, but you can quickly transform them into hypnotic garden or patio planter beauties. A project to do when you are getting bored, smart recycling of plastic bottles too. Take bottom halves of plastic bottles, paint them, fill with potting soil, and gain lovely planters. thecraftblog
20. How to Make Copper Pipe Ladder
Put together also the copper pipes, making beautiful ladders, will beautifully organize your accessories and items of need. Organize your towels, scarves, and glasses over this copper pipe ladder, made to rock and inspire. Use copper pipes and T-fittings to make it. thecrafterpreneur
21. Simple DIY Wooden Towel Ring
Grab a thick wooden dowel piece and drill a hole in it, next fit a metal hoop or ring in it to gain a lovely wooden towel ring. It will be a significant functional addition to your bathroom and will also rock as fascinating decor there. Spray paint the ring in gold for more amazing effects. Details here abubblylife
22. Handmade Hello Planter for Spring
Gussy up your garden or patio with this Hello planter, will give a warm welcome to the spring season. Made to inspire and an out-of-the-box idea to style up your pots that have lost the charm. Use black vinyl and silhouette cameo machine to make “HELLO” letter buntings, adhere them on a planter then. dwellbeautiful
23. Flannel Burp Cloth for Beginners
For managing the baby spit, do sew this flannel burp cloth by doing a beginner sewing project. These burp cloths are like soft fabric pads, can be sewed quickly. An instant beautiful project that you can do to say bye to your boringness. Further details here marymarthamama
24. Mouse Pad Cover Using Fabric
Feeling bored? Get busy in some fun DIY Craft Projects and turn a happy mood of you ON. Adorn your desk top with this decorative mouse pad cover, a smart remake of an old mouse pad. Use mod-podge and cover a boring mouse pad with a fabric of choice and there you go. goldstandard
25. DIY Leather Book Hanging
You can try some easy DIY projects to get rid of your boredom, make this leather book hanging! Use a plastic or wood ring and leather upholstery to make this leather book hanging! Use stapler and glue to fix the ends in place, creating a leather loop! dwellbeautiful
26. How to Make Felt Rose
The perfect embellishments to get out of leftover felt, the felt roses, can be made to sit on any item of interest like on hair accessories for cute style statements! Rolling the red felt strips making rose is something that will make you happy! Don’t forget to add the green felt leaves! Full how-to guides here treasureinan
27. DIY Laundry Money Bag Coin Purse
Get busy with the silhouette cameo when feeling bored, create custom vinyl letters to transfer on different of your accessories! Here a coin purse has been updated with vinyl lettering, transferred using heat transfer technique! Finished change purse, silhouette cameo, heat transfer vinyl, and heat press is all you need to do this project! mintedstrawberry
28. Leather Trimmed Hanging Vase
Featuring greenery and flowers in your home is highly recommended when you need to bring some natural vibes to your home! Do accent side trimming of your hanging vases using leather strips. This will make them look divine! Here you need Mason jars, leather, sam brown fastening and a hole punch to do this fun project! Instructions here lottsandlots
29. DIY Gold Foil Candle Wraps
Looking for creative crafts to do when bored? If you are feeling dull at home, then start updating your things with gold foil wraps, It will be the best decorative makeover to do for a posh appeal. Wrap the gold foil around candles, vases, and around anything that needs to be focally attractive. Use the adhesive spray for fixing them in place. Details here apumpkin
30. Spring Vase Using Tin and Paper Straws
Make also cool vases using recycled tin cans, and paper straws will make a smart choice for natural garnishing of your spaces. Put the decorative straws vertically around a tin can and make a gorgeous spring vase in no time. Tie the jute all around for rustic style statements. Full how-to guides here amykrist
31. DIY Rainbow Rhinestone Tote Bag
Indulge yourself in creative crafting projects while feeling bored, going to be a smart way to style up your accessories. Adorn a tote bag using rainbow rhinestones and custom jewels will turn shopping into a big fashion affair. Look at this sample tote bag, and you will love to hold in hands. Complete how-to guides here punkprojects
32. Dishwasher Safe Coffee Tumbler Design
Get rid of boringness by giving a cool decorative treatment to your coffee tumblers. Use the dishwasher-safe mod podge and fine glitter to get it glittered up in style. Here this given sample looks great with ombre glitter effect. It will also make a cool gift for a beloved one. Details here madincrafts
33. Tassel Drum Shade With Poster Board
Entertain yourself while getting bored by crafting this tassel drum shade, a smart poster board creation. Grab dollar store poster board, 10″ embroidery hoops, leather tassels, glue and ribbon to make this gorgeous tassel drum shade for pendant lights. A fun craft project that will work great for your boredom. Details here ourcraftymom
34. How to Make Faux Fur Headband
Create a celebrity look of you this winter by wearing this gorgeous headband, made of faux fur. Along with a big fashion statement, it will rock cover your ears warm. You only need faux fur to make this headband. The best fashion craft to do when feeling dull. Details here lovemaegan
35. Modern DIY Sharpie Wooden Letters
Get crafty with the sharpies and beat the boredom in a fun way, paint the wood letters, and then draw custom shapes and patterns on them using black sharpies. Here you are all free to go with any design pattern. The wooden letters will also make beautiful monograms for the walls. Complete how-to guides here thebeautydojo
36. Quick Hand Painted Wooden Spoons
Start doing decorative makeovers of the things that you use on a daily bases, updating them will make you feel proud. This will be a smarter hack, too to overcome your boredom. Hand paint the wood spoon handles white and then add custom dots black dots or shapes on them for an enhanced look. craftberrybush
37. DIY Tassel Earrings in 4 Easy Steps
DIY crafts can be the best way to keep yourself busy instead of wasting time by being bored. Make the tassels using red yarn, finish them with lovely ear-hooks, and gain beautiful tassel earrings, which will instantly boost your style. Here gold ear-hooks go very best to red tassels. Full how-to guides here marymarthamama
38. DIY Monogrammed Phone Case
Adorn your phone cases using paint and custom letter stencils. Stenciling alphabet monograms will also be a subtle way to personalize them. The best way to give a personal touch to your phones. As they are mostly to see in your hands as a cool belonging. Guides here homemadebanana
39. How to Build Geometric Painted Cork Board
Getting creative is the best way to overcome dullness, get excited if you are feeling fatigued by doing this geometric painted cork board project. Use the masking tape to paint an adorable geometric pattern on the corkboard, use the finally finished board as a memo board on the wall. Tutorial here thebeautydojo
40. Building Mirror with Scalloped Frame
Feature these scalloped framed mirrors on your wall and get tons of praising comments by the onlookers. Make use of punched out adhesive vinyl colorful circles to add a scalloped boundary all around the mirrors. The easiest but super fun-making project to do to let the boredom go away. akailochiclife
41. Rainbow-hued Sequin Piggy Banks
Kids will love to own these rainbow-hued sequin piggy banks to collect the money. Adorn the empty reclaimed chip tubes with the party paper pad and also with sequins to get rainbow-hued sequin piggy banks. Use also glitter paper cut-outs to fancy them up more. A better way to say goodbye to boredom. How-to guides here handmadecharlotte
42. Unique DIY Sand Art Candles
You will fall in love with the colorful appeals of these sand art candles, looking amazingly beautiful in a bright striped look. Use mod-podge, sand art kit, pillar candles, and paintbrushes to make these candle beauties will bring both colors and romantic light to any of your space. Complete tutorial here clubcrafted
43. Rainbow Paint Scraped Tote Bag
Spruce up also the appeal of your tote bags by painting rainbows on them. The painting fun rainbows will be a cool treatment for your boredom. Use fabric-friendly dishwasher-safe paint colors to paint the rainbows on the tote. Do go for shopping using this bag, it will surely bring a style to you. Tutorial here natashalh
44. DIY Dishwasher Safe Galaxy Mug
Personalizing your mugs with the paint and sharpies is the way to get creative in a fun way. Paint the ceramic mugs for a cool galaxy appeal suing dishwasher-safe paint, rubbing alcohol, painter’s tape, and oil-based white paint pen. Using pounces as paint brushes will add precision to your work. Details here clubcrafted
45. Simple DIY Rattan Sunburst Mirror
Beat the dullness by making this cool rattan sunburst mirror, will add cool effects to your boring blank walls. Along with a round mirror, you need round basket reed, raffia, glue and garden clippers to make this rattan sunburst mirror. One of the best sunburst mirrors ever made at home. How-to tutorial here thehouse
46. How to Paint Smoothie Cups
Eliminate boredom from your life by getting busy in DIY craft projects, this time you can paint your smoothie cups for instant personalized and decorative appeal of them. Adorn the clear plastic cups with paint, tissue paper, and decorative paper and get them in cool patterned appeals as you can see. handmadecharlotte
47. DIY Glittery Flamingo Mug
One of the smartest personalization of coffee mugs done ever, this is here an enjoyable craft project that you will love to do when getting bored. Use the Cricut machine to make glitter iron-on flamingo vinyl that you can quickly transfer on your coffee mugs creating a gorgeous personalized appeal. Full how-to tutorial here madincrafts
48. How to Make Clay Earrings
Holding the crafting polymer clay in hands will instantly lift your mood while feeling dull. So, why not make these cool clay earrings with clay, will create a celebrity look of you. Make custom clay earring shapes, connect them using jewelry jump rings, earring posts and backs and that’s it. papernstitchblog
49. Stylish DIY Beaded Sunglasses Lanyard
Make a dull situation more entertaining by crafting these beaded sunglass lanyards. It will be the perfect colorful back loops of your sunglasses and are quite comfortable and affordable to make. Avail your boredom to learn new beading skills, will fill you up with joy in no time. Complete how-to guides here kidmademodern
50. Beautiful DIY Fringe Chandelier
Get out of the boredom by being productive, get crafty with lampshade rings, brass lamp banding, bulldog clips, fringe trim, and brass pendant cord kit to whip up this gorgeous fringe chandelier. It is looking damn expensive but is pretty cost-effective to make. Full instructions here studiodiy
51. Make Your Own Watercolor Luggage Tags
Do some fun painting on the leather rounds, add them up with the keychain clasp, jewelry rings and also with tassel charms or pendant to get cool luggage tags. The sweet mini gifts to make at home in no time, even the best fun-making craft project to overcome dull situation. abeautifulmess
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Conclusion:
If you are looking for some fun and creative things to do when you’re bored, look no further. We have put together a list of 50 fun crafts to do when bored that will keep you entertained for hours on end. From simple DIY projects that can be done at home to more complex crafts that may require a little bit more time and effort, we have something for everyone. So get your crafting supplies ready, and let’s get started! What is your favorite craft to do when you’re bored?
